Transcript curriculum night presentation

You will find a copy of tonight’s presentation on your child’s desk.
You will also find a letter written to you by your child and a yellow
paper for you to write him/her back. I know the students will be so
excited to read what their parents/guardians have written to them!
Our presentation will begin at 6:30.
How to get in touch with me:
Voicemail: 440-349-7757, ext. 5820
If calling about a bus change or pick-up change, please call the office
directly instead of leaving me a voicemail. 440-349-6220
Email: [email protected]
Your child’s daily folder: place notes, money etc.. in the clear plastic pocket
Fall Conference:
Please sign up at the end of the presentation for a conference time. I will
remind you on the first quarter report card.
Additional Conferences:
As needed, please call or email to schedule a time to meet.
Behavior Expectations
Roxbury Rules:
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I choose to follow directions
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I choose to do my best
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I choose to use kind words, kind hands and kind feet
Classroom Rules: (refer to handout)
Consequences:
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Think Sheet
Rewards:
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Rocket Rewards
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Raffle tickets
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Student of the Month
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Classroom-wide party once we meet our goal of 50 “warm-fuzzies”
Classroom Website
On my classroom website, you will find:
• Calendar:
– Upcoming assessments
– Holidays
– Field trips
– Homework (we do not use a planner)
– Special events
• Class News and Photos
• Useful website links that can support your child’s learning
• Email access to the teacher
Homework
• Students are to be reading an average of 20 minutes nightly – should be
completing their reading log nightly.
• Math homework nightly – Have your child visit the Pearson-enVision
website to review the day’s lesson and video. Unless your child comes home
with specific problems highlighted, refer to the “Homework Planning Page”
for assigned problems
• Students are to practice math facts 3 times a week for 5-10 minutes. It is an
expectation that students will be fluent in facts by the end of third grade.
• A weekly math game will be included with the homework planner each
week. You are encouraged to try them out, or students may choose to
practice learning their facts on ipads or other fun ways.
• Please check over your child’s homework.
• Check website and/or planner for any additional content area (science and
Social Studies) or guided reading homework.
* On the first day of the next students will turn in their “Homework Planning
Page”/packet and will receive a new one.
Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s Schedule 2016-2017
7:45 - 8:00
8:00 - 9:10
9:10-10:00
Monday: art
Bellwork
Math
Specials:
Tuesday: music Wednesday: gym Thursday: library
Friday: rotating schedule
10:00 – 11:00 Reader’s Workshop
11:00 – 12:00 Writer’s Workshop and Word Study
12:00 - 12:55 Recess/Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
Science or Social Studies
2:00 - 2:25
NNI
2:25-2:30
Pack-up and Dismissal
Snacks and Birthday Treats
• We snack between 10-11. Snacks must be healthy – no candy, cookies
or cake, please. Dry snacks only, please. Only water is allowed.
• You are encouraged to donate a new or gently used book for our
classroom library in lieu of a birthday food treat. If you would like to
send in a non-food treat, that is also acceptable. The district has
adopted a “no birthday food treats” policy effective this year.
Reading Workshop
Mini-Lesson - Daily, brief, whole group lessons about how reading works
or how readers work.
Independent Reading – daily, silent, sustained reading from a selfselected text. Students are expected to read “just right” books from a
variety of genres, stay on task, analyze their progress by completing a
daily reading log and share with a partner/group what they are reading
Guided Reading - Students are grouped according to needs and
appropriate focus. Book levels are based on DRA results given in the
fall and January.
Word Study
Word Study – looking at spelling generalizations
Grouped according to needs based on DSA given in September
How can parents help their children with spelling?
• Encourage your child to reread his/her work. Have your child identify
words that do not look correct. This is the first step to better spelling.
Encourage your child to apply the spelling patterns he/she knows.
Writing Units of Study
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Crafting True Stories
The Art of Informational Writing
Information Text Response Writing
Changing the World: Persuasive Speeches, Petitions, and Editorials
Opinion Response Writing
Literary Essay
Informational Cross-text Writing
Research Clubs
Poetry
Math
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Math series – enVision Math 2.0
Aligned to the Common Core- math practices (refer to handout)
Daily “Quick-check” at end of each lesson
Enrichment for students as needed
Third Grade focus:
• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Numbers & Operations in Base 10
• Numbers & Operations in Fractions
• Measurement and Data
• Geometry
*Fluency in all facts by end of year!
How can I help my child in math this year?
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Check over math homework together.
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Go to the enVision math website
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Check over math assessments together.
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Let the teacher know if there is a concept that is particularly difficult for your child.
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Tell time. Ask real-world questions such as:
“What time is it? What time will it be in 15 minutes?”
“How much time before soccer practice begins?”
Science Units
• Earth’s Resources
Rocks and soil
Renewable and non-renewable resources
• Matter
• Plants and Animals
Life cycles
adaptations
Social Studies Units of Study
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Citizenship and Problem Solving
Solon History & People in Societies (Culture)
Local Government
Geography
Economics
Third Grade State Testing
3rd Grade ELA (Fall): Nov. 15 & 16
3rd Grade ELA (Spring): April 4 & 5
3rd Grade Math (Spring only): May 2 & 3
Assessments will be online this year.
Typing
•EOY Expectation is 1 typed page double spaced in size 12 pt, per writing
workshop session composed on computer.
•Type to Learn – practice at home, also during library time
•Students will take online state assessments this year – it is expected that
district assessments will be transitioning to online assessments.
Specials
Monday -Art – Mr. Martin
Tuesday - Music – Mrs. Scott
Wednesday -Gym– Mr. Wisniewski
Thursday - Media / Library – Mrs. Margelefsky
Friday – rotating schedule-refer to handout
Important Upcoming Dates
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No school – Monday, Sept. 5th
Topic 2 Math Assessment – Friday, Sept. 9th
Chapin Forest Field Trip – September
Earth’s Resources Assessment – Week of Oct. 3rd
No school – Monday, Oct. 3rd
No school – Wednesday, Oct. 12th
No school – Friday, October 14th
Important Reminders
Security – please remember to enter through the front doors. If you
are dropping an item off, it must be dropped off in the office, not
brought to the classroom.
Planned absences – parents must complete a Planned Absence form
for trips > 3 days. Forms are in the office, or you can email Mrs.
Piscura or me.
We are a team!
• Together, we can make this a positive, successful year for you
child!
• Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or
concerns.
Reminders
• Please write a note to your child and leave it on or inside
his/her desk
• Complete forms for PTA and return as soon as possible
• Sign up for conference times
• Sign up to help with parties and/or field trips
PTA Announcements
Thank you for coming
tonight!
I look forward to seeing each of you at our fall
conference.